Explore the Family Name Woolner
The meaning of Woolner
English (Suffolk and Norfolk): from the Middle English personal name Wulnoth (Old English Wulfnōth, formed from wulf ‘wolf’ + nōth ‘daring, bold’).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Woolner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Woolner saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank fell from 74,675 in 2000 to 77,012 in 2010, indicating a decline of 3.13%. However, the count of people bearing the surname increased by 3.32%, from 241 to 249 during the same period. Notably, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #77,012 | -3.13% |
| Count | 241 | 249 | 3.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woolner
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a small increase in the percentage of individuals with the surname Woolner identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and White between 2000 and 2010. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 10.69% from 2.90% to 3.21%, while those identifying as White also saw an increase of 1.12%, from 92.53% to 93.57%. At the same time, the number of people identifying with two or more races experienced a significant decrease of 39.46%, falling from 3.32% to 2.01%. Interestingly, no individuals with the surname Woolner identified as Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.53% | 93.57% | 1.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.9% | 3.21% | 10.69% |
| Two or More Races | 3.32% | 2.01% | -39.46% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |